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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
NO. OS' -- Cf,
KEVIN GUTSHALL,
vs.
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
NOTICE
YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. If you wish to defend against the claims set forth in
the following pages, you must take action within twenty (20) days after this Complaint and
Notice are served, by entering a written appearance personally or by attorney and filing in
writing with the Court your defenses or objections to the claims set forth against you. You
are warned that if you fail to do so the case may proceed without you and a judgment may be
entered against you by the Court without further notice for any money claimed in the
Complaint or for any other claim or relief requested by the Plaintiff. You may lose money or
property or other rights important to you.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR LAWYER AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE A LAWYER GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET FORTH BELOW. TillS
OFFICE CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT HIRING A LAWYER.
IF YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO HlRE A LAWYER, THIS OFFICE MAY BE ABLE TO
PROVIDE YOU WITH INFORMATION ABOUT AGENCIES THAT MAY OFFER
LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGffiLE PERSONS AT A REDUCED FEE OR NO FEE.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, PA 17013
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KEVIN GUTSHALL,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
Plaintiff
VS.
NO.
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
A VISO PARA DEFENDER Y RECLAMAR DERECHOS
USTED HA SIDO DEMANDADO EN LA CORTE. Si desea defenderse de las
quejas expuestas en las paginas siguientes, debe tomar accion con prontitud. Se Ie avisa que
si no se defiende, el caso puede proceder sin usted y decreto de divorcio 0 anulamiento puede
ser emitido en su contra por la Corte. Una decision puede tambien ser emitida en su contra
por cualquier otra queja 0 compensacion rec1amados por el demandant. Usted puede perder
dinero, 0 propiedades u otros derechos importantes para usted.
Cuando la base para el divorcio es indignidades 0 rompimiento irreparable del
matrimonio, usted puede solicitar consejo matrimonial. Una lista de consejeros matrimoniales
esta disponible en la oficina del Prothonotary, en la Cumberland County Courthouse, One
Courthouse Square, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, 17013.
SI USTED NO RECLAMA PENSION ALIMENTICIA, PROPIEDAD MARITAL
HONORARIOS DE ABOGADO U OTROS GASTOS ANTES DE QUE EL DECRETO
FINAL DE DIVORCIO 0 ANULAMIENTO SEA MEITIDO, USTED PUEDE PERDER EL
DERECHO A RECLAMAR CUALQUIERA DE ELLOS.
USTED DEBE LLEV AR ESTE PAREL A UN ABOGADO DE INMEDIATO. SI
NO TIENE 0 NO PUEDE P AGAR UN ABOGADO, VA Y A 0 LLAME A LA OFICINA
INDICADA ABAJO PARA A VERIGUAR DONDE PUEDE OBTENER ASISTENCIA
LEGAL.
Cumberland County Bar Association
2 Liberty Avenue
Carlisle, P A 17013
(717) 249-3166
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PA
KEVIN GUTSHALL,
vs.
NO. of- q/
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
COMPLAINT UNDER SECTION 3301(c)OF THE DIVORCE CODE
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AND NOW, this ~y of
Kevin Gutshall, by his attorney, Jane M. I ander, Esquire,
cause of action of which the following is a statement.
1. Plaintiff is Kevin Gutshall, 26 years of age, who currently resides at 4228 Carlisle
Road, Gardners, Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
2. Defendant is Jillian Gutshall, 23 years of age who currently resides at 4228 Carlisle
Road, Gardners, Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
3. Plaintiff has been a bona fide resident in the Commonwealth for at least six months
immediately previous to the filing of this Complaint.
4. The Plaintiff and Defendant were married on March 15, 2003 in Franklin County,
Pennsylvania by a Minister.
5. There was one child born between the parties prior to the marriage: Jacob Eugene
Gutshall, age 3, born November 8, 2001.
6. There have been no prior actions of divorce or for annulment between the parties.
7. The parties have not entered into a written agreement as to alimony, counsel fees,
costs and property division.
8. Plaintiff has been advised that counseling is available and that Plaintiff may have
the right to request that the court require the parties to participate in counseling.
9. While the parties were domiciled within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and
through no fault of Plaintiff, the innocent and injured spouse, the Defendant, in violation of
, 2005, comes the Plaintiff,
d files this Complaint upon a
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the marriage vows and the laws of the Commonwealth, has offered such indignities to the
person of the Plaintiff as to render his condition intolerable and life burdensome.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce
from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT II
10. The allegations of Paragraph one (1) through nine (9) are incorporated herein by
reference and made a part hereof
11. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff prays your Honorable Court to enter a Decree of Divorce
from the bonds of matrimony.
COUNT m
12. The allegations of Paragraph one (1) through eleven (11) are incorporated herein
by reference and made a part hereof
13. During the marriage, Plaintiff and Defendant have acquired various items of
marital property, both real and personal, which are subject to equitable distribution under
Chapter 35 of the Divorce Code.
14. Plaintiff and Defendant have been unable to agree as to an equitable division of
said property.
WHEREFORE, Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to equitably divide all
marital property of whatsoever kind and whosesoever situate and for such further relief as the
Court may deem equitable and just.
.COUNT IV
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
15. The Plaintiff seeks primary physical custody and joint legal custody with
reasonable visitation for the defendant of the following child, Jacob Eugene Gutshall, age 3,
born November 8, 2001.
16. The child was born prior to this marriage.
17. The child is presently in the custody of Defendant.
18. The child has resided with the Plaintiff and Defendant since September 2002 at
4228 Carlisle Road, Gardners, Dickinson Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania
17324 until the Defendant moved out on December 30, 2004 but continue to use that address
for receipt of mail.
19. The relationship to the Plaintiff to the child is that of natural father.
20. The relationship of the Defendant to the child is that of natural mother.
21. The Plaintiff is seeking joint legal custody of the child and primary physical
custody for purpose of visitation schedule.
22. The Plaintiff has not participated as a party or witness, or in any other capacity, in
other lixiviation concerning the custody of this child in this or any other Court.
23. The Plaintiff has no information of a custody proceeding concerning the child
pending in any other court within this Commonwealth.
24. The Plaintiff knows of no other persons, not a party to these proceedings, who has
visitation or custody rights with respect to the child.
25. The best interest and permanent welfare of the child will be best served by
granting the Plaintiff primary physical custody and joint legal custody with reasonable
visitation scheduled to the Defendant.
WHEREFORE, the Plaintiff requests your Honorable Court to grant him primary
physical custody and joint legal custody of the subject child with reasonable rights of
visitation to the Defendant and that the Defendant shall not remove the child from the
jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Courts.
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ALorney for Plain. ff
I.D. No. 07355
178 South Baltimore Street
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Verification
I verifY that the statements made in this Complaint in Divorce and Petition for custody
are true and correct. I understand that false statements herein are made subject to the
penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904 relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
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COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
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COUNTY OF YORK
Before me, the undersigned officer, a Notary Public, in and for the said
Commonwealth and County, Personally appeared Kevin Gutshall who, being affirmed
according to law, deposes and says that the facts and matters set forth in the foregoing
Complaint are true and correct to the best of his knowledge, information and belief.
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KEVIN GUTSHALL
PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
05-91
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JlLLlAN GUTSHALL
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Tuesday, Jauuary 11,2005
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint.
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before ,Jacqueliue M. Vemey, Esq. ,the conciliator,
at 4th Floor, Cumberlaud Couuty Courthouse, Carlisle on Thursday, February 10.2005 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or penn anent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders {o the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: Isl
Tacqueline M. Verney, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFF[CE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
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KEVIN GUTSHALL,
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNA.
Plaintiff
VS.
NO. 2005-00091 CIVIL TERM
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
CNIlL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE
Defendant
AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE
AND NOW, this 3~:y of $ /l~ 2005 personally
appeared Jane M. Alexander, Esquire who swears according to law, th a true and correct
copy ofa COMPLAINT IN DIVORCE was caused to be served by certified mail with return
receipt requested upon the said,
Jillian Gutshall
4228 Carlisle Road
Gardners, P A 17324
on January 14. 2005 by leaving the same at the Dillsburg Post Office with postage pre-paid
thereon as evidenced by the mailing receipt and return receipt hereto attached and made a part
hereof
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me this 3 IY2 day of
k6~Y ,2005.
I J e M. Alexander EsquirJl'
ttorney J.D. #07355
48 S. Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019-0421
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CIVIL ACTION - LAW
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KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
JILLlAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
TEMPORARY ORDER OF CO.lliIT
AND NOW, this ~ day of Fe!'- b , 2005, upon
consideration ofthe attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, Kevin Gutshall, and the Mother, Jillian Gutshall, shall have
shared legal custody of Jacob Eugene Gutshall, born November 8, 2001. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well.being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
2. The parties shall share physical custody on a week on/week off basis. The
exchange day shall be Fridays at times agreed by the parties. During the custodial
parent's week of physical custody, the non-custodial parent shall have physical custody
of the child Tuesday overnight. The child shall be returned to the custodial parent's
babysitter on Wednesday morning. In the event that Mother's work schedule is such that
it will interfere with her weekend period of custody, Father shall switch weekends with
Mother from Friday to Sunday at times agreed by the parties.
3. In the event that either parent is in need of a babysitter for more than three
hours, they shall contact the non-custodial parent and offer said opportunity to the non-
custodial parent. Notice shall been made as soon as the custodial parent is aware ofthe
need for babysitting.
4. Custody exchanges shall occur at the child's day care when possible.
Transportation shall be shared. The receiving parent shall transport except on
Wednesday morning, as noted in paragraph 2 above.
5. The parties shall cooperate in a custody evaluation to be paid for by Father
by an evaluator agreed to by the parties. Once the evaluator is selected, Father must
arrange for payment of the retainer within one week.
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6. The parties shall schedule participation in a seminar for separating parents
at InnerWorks or a program similar to the one conducted by Dauphin County within
thirty days of this Order.
7. The parties shall share the Easter holiday, with Mother having custody
from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Father having custody from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
8. Mother shall have custody ofthe child on Mother's Day and Father shall
have custody of the child on Father's Day.
9. The parties shall notify the other immediately ofmedicaJ emergencies that
arise while the child is in that parent's care.
10. Neither party shall do or say anything or pennit a third party to do or say
anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent, injure the opinion of the
Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Child's
love and respect for the other parent.
II. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference.
The parties may modifY the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Either party may contact the
Conciliator to schedule another conciliation conference once the custody evaluation has
been received.
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/"eanne Costopoulos, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
: 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMAUY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jacob Eugene Gutshall
November 8. 2001 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on February 10,2005,
with the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Kevin Gutshall, with his
counsel, Jane Alexander, Esquire, and Mother, Jillian Gutshall, with her counsel, Jeanne
Costopoulos, Esquire.
3. Although Mother did not agree to the shared physical custody provisions
of the recommended Order, she was willing to abide by them pending the results of a
custody evaluation.
4. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached.
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Custody Conciliator
MAR 2 3 2005 prJ
KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE S OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSY VANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: NO. 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this -, dlJ day of U f ? ) e-l ,2005, upon
consideration of the attac~odY Conciliation Report, it is ordered and dire ted as
follows:
1. A Hearing is scheduled in Court Room No. I , ofthe Cumb rland
County Court House, on the..,?qM day of 9tI~ ,2005, at /3
o'clock,.fL. M., at which time testimony wrtl be taken. For purposes of this He ring,
the Father shall be deemed to be the moving party and shall proceed initially wit
testimony. Counsel for each party shall file with the Court and opposing counse a
Memorandum setting forth each party's position on custody, a list of witnesses ho will
be expected to testify at the Hearing and a summary ofthe anticipated testimony f each
witness. These Memoranda shall be filed at least ten days prior to the Hearing d te.
2. Pending further Order of Court or agreement of the parties, the Te
Order of Court dated February 14,2005 shall remain in full force and effect.
3. The parties may modify this Order by mutual agreement. In the a sence
of mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
cc:tMlle Alexander, Esquire, counsel for Father
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KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
MAR 2 3 2005~
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLE S OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSY VANIA
V.
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: NO. 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF IVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the foil mg
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subjec of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH
CURRENTLY I
Jacob Eugene Gutshall November 8, 2001
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2. A telephone Conciliation Conference was held on March 22, 200 with
the following individuals by telephone: Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire, counsel or
Jillian Gutshall, Mother, and Jane Alexander, Esquire, counsel for Kevin Gutshal ,
Father.
3. The Honorable 1. Wesley Oler, Jr. previously entered a Temporar Order
of Court on February 14,2005 providing for shared legal and shared physical cus ody on
a week on/week off basis. Mother agreed to the Temporary Order of Court based on
Father's assurance that he would pay for a custody evaluation. Father has now
determined that he cannot afford a custody evaluation.
4. Father's position on custody is as follows: Father seeks shared leg I and
primary physical custody but would accept shared physical custody. Father sugg sted a
custody evaluation at the original conference and agreed to pay for it. However hen he
learned of the actual cost, he decided he could not afford the cost.
5. Mother's position on custody is as follows: Mother seeks shared Ie al
custody and primary physical custody with Father having an alternating weekend
schedule. Mother has concerns about the condition of Father's house and the safe y of
his automobile. Mother only agreed to the shared physical custody pending a c stody
evaluation.
6. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the form as attached sc eduling
a Hearing and maintaining the current Temporary Order of Court. It is expecte that the
Hearing will require one day.
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KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
v.
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
NO. 05-0091 CIVIL TERM
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 24th day of June, 2005, upon consideration of Plaintiffs
complaint for custody with respect to the parties' child, Jacob Eugene Gutshall (d.o.b.
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November 8, 2001), and following a hearing held on June 23, 2005, and based upon the
court's belief as to the best interest of the child, it is ordered and directed as follows:
1. The custodial terms of the order of court dated February 14,
2005, shall remain in full force and effect except as follows:
a. On Christmas Day, the non-custodial parent shall
have custody of the child from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
b. On Thanksgiving Day, the non-custodial parent
shall have custody of the child from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
2. Nothing herein is intended to preclude the parties from
varying the terms of this order by mutual agreement.
BY THE COURT,
Jane M. Alexander, Esq.
148 S. Baltimore Street
Dillsburg, PA 17019
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2005-91 CIVIL TERM
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CUSTODY
IN RE:
COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 23rd day of June, 2005, upon
consideration of Plaintiff's complaint for custody with
respect to the parties' child, Jacob Eugene Gutshall,
(date of birth, November 8, 2001), and following a hearing
held on this date, the record is declared closed, and the
matter is taken under advisement.
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148 South Baltimore Street
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Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
OF CUMBERLAND COUNTY, P A.
vs.
NO. 05-91
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION-LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
AFFIDAVIT OF CONSENT
1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 330 ] (c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 6, 2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is im~trievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from date of filing and service of the Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
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I vprify that thp stMements made in the A tlidavit are true and correct. J understand
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IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
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1. A Complaint in Divorce under Section 3301(c) of the Divorce Code was filed on
January 6,2005.
2. The marriage of Plaintiff and Defendant is irretrievably broken and ninety (90)
days have elapsed from date of filing and service ofthe Complaint.
3. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce after service of notice of intention
to request entry of the decree.
I verify that the statements made in the Affidavit are true and correct. I understand
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WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
TO REOUEST ENTRY OF A DIVORCE DECREE
UNDER CODE SECTION 3301(C) OF THE DIVORCE CODE
1. I consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. J understand that T may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property.
lawyer's fees or expen~es if 1 do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. I understand that I will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary .
I verify that the statements made in this affidavit, are true and correct. I understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
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IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
WAIVER OF NOTICE OF INTENTION
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1. 1 consent to the entry of a final decree of divorce without notice.
2. 1 understand that 1 may lose rights concerning alimony, division of property,
lawyer's fees or expenses if! do not claim them before a divorce is granted.
3. 1 understand that 1 will not be divorced until a divorce decree is entered by the
Court and that a copy of the decree will be sent to me immediately after it is filed with the
Prothonotary .
1 verify that the statements made in this affidavit, are true and correct. 1 understand
that false statements herein are made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa. C.S. Section 4904
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NO. 2005-91
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
DEFENDANT
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY
MARRIAGE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this. ~f
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ship, Cumberland
County, Pennsylvania 17324 (hereinafter referred to as "HUSBAND") and Jillian Gutshall of
741 Lewisberrv Road. Lewisberrv. York Countv. Pennsvlvania 17339 (hereinafter referred to
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WITNESSETH: WHEREAS, HUSBAND and WIFE were lawfully married on
March 15,2003, in Franklin County, Pennsylvania. HUSBAND instituted an action in
divorce to No. 2005-911n the Court of Common Plea~ of Cumberland COl~nty, Pennsylv3.ni~
on January 6, 2005. The pleadings in the case requested dissolution of the marriage between
the two parties and for such further relief that the Court may deem equitable and just; and
WHEREAS, the parties have reached an agreement as to the settling of all matters
relating to the divorce and to the custody and support of the child born to them prior to
marriage: Jacob Eugene Gutshall, age 3, born November 8, 2001. Another child, Tyler
William Gutshall was born May 7, 2005 after the parties separated.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises and the mutual promises,
covenants and undertakings hereinafter set forth and for other good and valuable
consideration.. receipt of which is hereby acknowledged by each of the parties hereto,
HUSBAND and WIFE, each intending to be legally bound, hereby covenant and agree as
follows:
I. The parties intend to maintain separate and permanent domiciles and to live apart
from each other. It is the intent and purpose of this Agreement to set forth the respective
rights and duties of the parties while they continue to live apart from each other.
2. The terms of this Agreement and their effect have been fully explained to the
HUSBAND by his counsel, Jane M. Alexander. Esquire. WIFE has been advised of her
rights and has been represented by Jeanne B. Costopoulos, Esquire. The parties acknowledge
that they have received independent legal advice from counsel of their choice and have been
fully informed as to their legal rights and obligations or have chosen not to do so. The parties
understand the facts and acknowledge and accept this Agreement as fair and equitable.
3. The parties have attempted to divide their matrimonial property in a manner which
conforms to a just and right standard, with due regard to the rights of each party. It is the
intent of the parties that such division shall be final and shall forever determine their
respective rights. The division of existing marital property is not intended by the parties to
constitute in any way a sale or ex~hange of assets. and the division is heing affected withont
the introduction of outside funds or other property not constituting a part of the marital estate.
4. Neither party shall molest, harass, annoy, injure, threaten or interfere with the
other party in any manner whatsoever. Each party may carry on and engage in any
employment. profession. business or other activity as he or she may deem advisable for his or
her sole use and benefit. Neither party shall interfere with the uses, ownership, enjoyment or
disposition of any property now owned and not specified herein or property hereafter
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5. The consideration for this contract and agreement is the mutual benefits to be
obtained by both of the parties hereto and the covenants and agreements of each of the
parties to the other. The adequacy of the consideration for all agreements herein contained is
stipulated, confessed, and admitted by the parties, and the parties intend to be legally bound
hereby.
6. DEBTS OF THE PARTIES:
It is mutually agreed and understood by and between the parties that all joint
debts have been paid including open accounts, credit cards. and bank liabilities except as
hereinafter set forth:
6.1) The HUSBAND shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the
WIFE against liability for all debts and bills in his name alone, particularly those incurred
since date of filing Complaint in Divorce.
A) HUSBAND shall be responsible for payment of the balance due on Visa
Account No. 4121449998043777.
6.2) The WIFE shall assume all liability for and pay and indemnify the
HUSBAND against liability for all debts and bills in her name alone, particularly those
incurred since date of filing Complaint in Divorce.
A) WIFE shall be responsible for payment of the balance due on Visa
Account No. 8601161832.
7. PERSONAL PROPERTY:
As to all items of personal property which the parties have divided to their
mutual satisfaction, henceforth, each of the parties shall own, have and enjoy independently
of any claim or right of the other party, all items of personal property of every kind, nature
and description and wherever situated, which are now owned or held by or which may
hereafter belong to the HUSBAND or WIFE. with full power to the HUSBAND or the WIFE
to dispose of same as fully and effectually, in all respects and for all purposes as if he or she
were not married. Specific disposition of major items or personal property is as follows:
7.1) Bank Accounts:
A) Each party has opened and maintained their own separate bank accounts
since the time of separation. Neither party will make a claim against those funds.
7.2) Vehicles:
A) HUSBAND shall retain possession, title and sole ownership of the
following vehicles: 1985 Volkswagen Golf, 1977 Ford FI 50 truck, and 1985 Mercury Capri
and shall be responsible for any debt thereon.
B) WIFE shall retain possession, title and sole ownership of the following
vehicle: 2003 Ford Focus ZX5, which was titled in her name alone, shall be responsible for
any debt thereon. Should there be a default in payment WIFE shall hold HUSBAND
harmless from and against any all debts, charges, and liabilities in regard to that debt.
7.3) Household Furnishings: The parties have divided the household
furnishings to their mutual satisfaction.
7.4) Pensions, Stock Options, Retirement Funds, lRAs: Neither party will
make any claim against the other's pension, retirement funds, or IRA, if any.
8. REAL ESTATE
A) The marital residence of the parties located at 4228 Carlisle Road,
Gardners, Pennsylvania 17324 is presently occupied by the HUSBAND and has been
occupied by him since the date of separation.
HUSBAND has been and agrees to be solely responsible for payment of all
real estate taxes, insurance, and utility payments and will continue to do so.
HUSBAND wishes to continue to reside in the home and has secured approval
for a mortgage to refinance the existing mortgage and line of credit loan in the names of both
parties. WIFE agrees to sign a deed conveying title to HUSBAND. Said deed will be held in
escrow by WIFE's attorney and released at time of settlement.
The refinancing will remove WIFE's name as responsible party on
aforementioned two obligations.
9. SPOUSAL SUPPORT/ALIMONY:
Neither party has or will make claim for spousal support and/or alimony.
10. SUPPORT FOR THE CHILDREN:
Support for Jacob Eugene Gutshall, age 3, is established under a support action filed
by WIFE in Cumberland County to Docket Number 9 S 2005, P ACSES No. 305107033 as
amended.
Support for Tyler William Gutshall will be determined after paternity tests are
completed.
11. CUSTODY OF THE CHTLDREN:
Custody of Jacob Eugene Gutshall is presently governed by an order of June 24, 2005
by Judge Oler entered to No. 2005-91 in the Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County,
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have set their hands and seals the day
and year first above written, intending to be legally bound.
WITNESS BY:
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
COUNTY OF YORK
Kevin Gutshall. Plaintiff
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On this, the ;20 day of f-u't ' 2005, betore me the
undersigned officer. a Notary Puhlic. in and for said Commonwealth and County, Personally
appeared Kevin Gutshall, know to me (or satisfactorily proven) to be the person whose name
is subscribed to the foregoing Marriage Settlement Agreement and in due form
acknowledged that he executed the same for the purpose therein contained and desired the
same to be recorded as such.
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Jillian Gutshall CIVIL ACTION - LAW
Defendant :
PRAECIPE TO TRANSMIT RECORD
To the Prothonotary:
Transmit the record, together with the following
information, to the court for entry of a divorce decree:
1. Ground for divorce: irretrievable breakdown under
Section (3301 (c)) xJiK:XUxxilcUmu of the Divol:ce Code. (strike out
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2. Date and manner of service of the complaint: sent certified,
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required by Section 330l(d) of the Divorce Code:
(2) Date of service of the plaintiff's affidavit upon
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4. Related claims pending: none. Copy of Marriage Settlement
Agreement on filp..
5. Date and manner of service of the notice of intention to
file praecipe to transmit record, a copy of which is attached, if
the decree is to be entered under section 330l(d)(1)(i) of the
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JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
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AND NOW, come the parties, Kevin Gutshall and Jillian Gutshall, and respectfully
request the following Stipulation to be entered as an order of court:
WHEREAS the parties, Kevin Gutshall (the Father hereinafter) and Jillian Gutshall (the
Mother hereinafter), are the natural parents of Tyler William Gutshall, born May 7, 2005 (the
child hereinafter); and
WHEREAS, the parties wish to enter into an agreement relative to legal and physical
custody of the child; and
WHEREAS, both parties have been provided an opportunity to review the Agreement
with counsel prior to signing.
THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants, promises, and agreements as
hereinafter set forth, and intending to be legally bound, the parties agree as follows:
1.eglllllnd PhY';"1I1 C'1I.tody Mother shall have sole legal and physical custody ofthe child.
Effe"t on Prior Order. This Agreement shall not supercede or modify any pre-existing
Orders regarding the parties' other child, Jacob Eugene Gutshall, born November 8, 2001.
WHEREFORE, the parties, intending to be legally bound, and with the desire that this
Agreement be entered as an order of court, hereby set their hands and seals and the date of their
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JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - AT LAW
: CUSTODY
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, 2006, upon consideration of the
within Petition to Enter Stipulation as an Order of Court which is incorporated herein by
reference, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND DECREED that said Petition is hereby granted and
its contents are hereby approved and adopted as an Order of Court with full weight and effect as
if it had been set forth in full hereinafter. It is binding and enforceable upon the parties hereto.
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SCOTT A. STEIN, ESQUIRE
PA Supreme Court ill: 81738
3800 Market Street
Camp Hill, PA 17011
(717) 591-1755
Attorneys for Defendant
KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
v.
NO. 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
JILLIAN McGOUGH (GUTSHALL),
Defendant
CIVIL ACTION - LAW
CUSTODY
PETITION TO MODIFY ORDER OF CUSTODY
AND NOW, Defendant, by and through her attorney, Law Offices of Peter 1. Russo, P.c.,
Scott A. Stein, Esquire, files the within Petition to Modify Order of Custody, and in support thereof,
avers the following:
1. Petitioner is mother, Jillian McGough, who resides at 741 Lewisberry Road, Lewisberry,
Pennsylvania 17339.
2. Respondent is father, Kevin Gutshall, who resides at 4228 Carlisle Road, Gardners,
Pennsylvania 17324.
3. The parties hereto are the parents of the following minor child who currently resides at 741
Lewisberry Road, Lewisberry, Pennsylvania:
Jacob E. Gutshall
D.O.B.: 11/8/2001
Age: 5 yrs. 2 mos.
4. On February 14,2005, the Court, in an order signed by the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.,
entered a Temporary Order of Custody, granting the parties shared legal and physical custody of the
subject minor child following a custody conciliation and pending a custody evaluation to be
completed. A true and correct copy of this Order is marked as Exhibit "A," and attached hereto, and
made part thereof.
5. The respondent decided following the custody conciliation to not pursue a custody
evaluation due to concerns about costs.
6. The best interests and permanent welfare of the child will be served by a modification of
the Court's Temporary Order for the following reasons:
a. The child will soon be of school age and will need to have a primary residence for
school attendance.
b. Mother has a stable work history.
c. Minor child has a biological brother who is in the custody of resides with Mother
and minor child would benefit from residing in and growing up in the same home together
as his sibling.
b. Mother is most capable of providing a loving, caring, structured envirOlID1ent for
the parties' child.
7. It is uncertain whether plaintiff currently has counsel in this matter and counsel for
defendant/petitioner could not obtain the concurrence of counsel in this matter.
\\THEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Honorable Court modify its
Temporary Order granting primary physical custody of the subject minor child to Petitioner with
partial periods of custody for Respondent/Father.
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VERIFICATION
I; Jillian McGough, hereby swear and affirm that the facts in the forgoing Petition
for Modification of Order of Custody are true and correct to the best of my knowledge,
information, and belief and is made subject to the penalties of 18 Pa.C.S. ~4904 relating to
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v.
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JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
TEMPORARY ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ---1Y1! day of F;;:.b. , 2005, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The Father, Kevin Gutshall, and the Mother, Jillian Gutshall, shall have
shared legal custody of Jacob Eugene Gutshall, born November 8, 2001. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion.
J The parties shall share physical custody on a week on/week off basis. The
exchange day shall be Fridays at times agreed by the parties. During the custodial
parent's week of physical custody, the non-custodial parent shall have physical custody
of the child Tuesday overnight. The child shall be returned to the custodial parent's
babysitter on Wednesday morning. In the event that Mother's work schedule is such that
it will interfere with her weekend period of custody, Father shall switch weekends with
Ivlother from Friday to Sunday at times agreed by the parties.
3. In the event that either parent is in need of a babysitter for more than three
hours, they shall contact the non-custodial parent and offer said opportunity to the non-
custodial parent. Notice shall been made as soon as the custodial parent is a\vare of the
need for babysitting.
4. Custody exchanges shall occur at the child's day care when possible.
Transportation shall be shared. The receiving parent shall transport except on
\Vednesday morning, as noted in paragraph 2 above.
5. The parties shall cooperate in a custody evaluation to be paid for by Father
by an evaluator agreed to by the parties. Once the evaluator is selected, Father must
arrange for payment of the retainer within one week.
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6. The parties shall schedule participation in a seminar for separating parents
at Inner\Vorks or a program similar to the one conducted by Dauphin County within
thirty days of this Order.
7. The parties shall share the Easter holiday, with Mother having custody
from 9:00 a.m. to 3 :00 p.m. and Father having custody from 3 :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
8. Mother shall have custody of the child on Mother's Day and Father shall
have custody of the child on Father's Day.
9. The parties shall notify the other immediately of medical emergencies that
arise while the child is in that parent's care.
10. 1'-Jcither party shall do or say anything or permit a third party to do or say
anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent, injure the opinion of the
Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Child's
love and respect for the other parent.
I 1. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference.
The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the tem1S of this Order shall control. Either party may contact the
Conciliator to schedule another conciliation conference once the custody evaluation has
been received.
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Jeanne Costopoulos, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMOl\ PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: None
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE \VITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDU RE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTL Y IN CCSTODY OF
Jacob Eugene Gutshall
November 8, 2001 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference 'vvas held in this matter on February 10, 2005,
'vvith the following individuals in attendance: The Father, Kevin Gutshall. \\-ith his
counsel, Jane Alexander. Esquire, and Mother, Jillian Gutshall. with her counsel, Jeanne
Costopoulos, Esquire.
3. Although Mother did not agree to the shared physical custody provisions
of the recommended Order, she was willing to abide by them pending the results ofa
custody evaluation.
4. The Conciliator recommends an Order in the fornl as attached.
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PLAINTIFF
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
05-91
CIVIL ACTION LAW
JILLlAN MCGOUGH (GUTSHALL)
DEFENDANT
IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,
Thursday, March 08,2007
, upon consideration of the attached Complaint,
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the conciliator,
at._.___~.th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 at 8:30 AM
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dispute; or
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a temporary
order. All children age five or older may also be present at the conference. Failure to appear at the conference may
provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT.
By: /s/
Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq.
Custody Conciliator
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The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Americans
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangements
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the scheduled
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HA VE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: NO. 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LAW
: IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this --'ill day of ~ ~ ' 2007, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatio Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Orders of Court dated February 14,2005 and June 24,2005 are
hereby vacated.
2. The Father, Kevin Gutshall, and the Mother, JilIian Gutshall, shall have
shared legal custody of Jacob Eugene Gutshall, born November 8, 2001. Each parent
shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all major
non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but not
limited to, all decisions regarding his health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of23 Pa.C.S. ~5309, each parent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the child and the other parent. To the extent one parent
has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other parent within such reasonable time as to make
the records and information of reasonable use to the other parent. Both parents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings
and evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
reports given to them as parents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report cards. Additionally, each
parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with
regard to school pictures, extracurricular activities, children's parties, musical
presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like. All decisions affecting the child's
growth and development including, but not limited to, choice of camp, if any; choice of
child care provider; medical and dental treatment; psychotherapy or like treatment;
decisions relating to actual or potential litigation involving the child directly or as a
beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education, both secular and religious; scholastic
athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities; shall be considered major decisions
and shall be made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other
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interest.
3. The parties shall share physical custody of the child on a week on/week
off basis until August 3, 2007.
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Beginning August 3, 2007, Mother shall have primary physical custody of
5. Beginning August 3, 2007, Father shall have partial physical custody
every first, third and fourth weekend on the month beginning Friday at 6:00 p.m. to
Sunday at 6:00 p.m. and every Tuesday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
6. Each party shall be entitled to two non-consecutive, uninterrupted weeks
in the summer provided they give the other parent 30 days prior notice. The party
requesting first shall have precedence other the other. The parents shall provide a
telephone number and address where the child may be reached while on vacation.
7. Custody Exchanges: The parties shall continue to meet at the Giant Foods
Store located in Dillsburg or at any other location agreed to by the parties. At exchanges,
both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their child and refrain from making
derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence or earshot of the child and, to
the extent possible, shall prevent third parties from making such comments in the
presence or earshot of the child.
8. The holiday schedule, which shall take precedence over the regular schedule,
shall be as follows:
A. The parties shall alternate Easter and Thanksgiving on a yearly basis
such that in odd years, Father shall have custody from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. and Mother shall have custody in all even years.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two segments A and B. Segment A
shall run from Noon on December 24th until Noon on Christmas Day.
Segment B shall run from Noon on Christmas Day until Noon on
December 26. Father shall have segment A in all odd years and
Segment B in all even years. Mother shall have segment B in all odd
years and segment A in all even years.
9. Mother shall have custody ofthe child on Mother's Day and Father shall
have custody of the child on Father's Day.
10. The parties shall notify the other immediately of medical emergencies that
arise while the child is in that parent's care.
11. Neither party shall do or say anything or permit a third party to do or say
anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent, injure the opinion of the
Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Child's
love and respect for the other parent.
12. For a period of twelve hours before and continuing through any period of
custody with the minor child, the parties shall consume no alcoholic beverages nor
possess or use non-prescribed controlled substances whatsoever. The parties shall
likewise ensure, to the extent possible, that the other household members and/or house
guests comply with this prohibition.
13. The child shall not be exposed to second-hand smoke in vehicles or indoor
confined spaces.
14. The parties shall alternate claiming the child as a dependent for income tax
purposes with Mother claiming the child in all even years, and Father claiming the child
in all odd years.
15. The present support order shall remain in effect.
16. The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas shall retain jurisdiction
of this matter.
17. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference.
The parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
J. W. sley Oler, J .
c# A. Stein, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
/:fane Alexander, Esquire, Counsel for Father
KEVIN GUTSHALL,
Plaintiff
: IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
: CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYL VANIA
V.
: 2005-91 CIVIL TERM
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
: CIVIL ACTION - LA W
: IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME
DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jacob Eugene Gutshall
November 8, 2001 shared
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on April 3, 2007, with
the following individuals in attendance: the Mother, Jillian Gutshall, with her counsel,
Scott A. Stein, Esquire and the Father, Kevin Gutshall, pro se.
3. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. previously entered Orders of Court
dated February 14,2005 and June 24, 2005 providing for shared legal and shared
physical custody on a week on/week off basis.
4.
The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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KEVIN GUTSHALL
PLAINTIFF
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JILLIAN GUTSHALL (NOW WITMER)
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AND NOW, Wednesday, August 01, 2012 , upon consideration of the attached Compl;
it is hereby directed that parties and their respective counsel appear before Jacqueline M. Verney, Esq. , the c
at 4th Floor, Cumberland County Courthouse, Carlisle on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at 9
for a Pre-Hearing Custody Conference. At such conference, an effort will be made to resolve the issues in dis
if this cannot be accomplished, to define and narrow the issues to be heard by the court, and to enter into a ten
order. Failure to appear at the conference may provide grounds for entry of a temporary or permanent order.
The court hereby directs the parties to furnish any and all existing Protection from Abuse orders,
Special Relief orders, and Custody orders to the conciliator 48 hours prior to scheduled hearing.
FOR THE COURT,
By: /s/ ac ueEne M. Verne Es .
Custody Conciliator
The Court of Common Pleas of Cumberland County is required by law to comply with the Aml
with Disabilites Act of 1990. For information about accessible facilities and reasonable accommodations
available to disabled individuals having business before the court, please contact our office. All arrangen
must be made at least 72 hours prior to any hearing or business before the court. You must attend the sch
conference or hearing.
YOU SHOULD TAKE THIS PAPER TO YOUR ATTORNEY AT ONCE. IF YOU DO NOT
HAVE AN ATTORNEY OR CANNOT AFFORD ONE, GO TO OR TELEPHONE THE OFFICE SET
FORTH BELOW TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN GET LEGAL HELP.
Cumberland County Bar Association
32 South Bedford Street
Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17013
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Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
vs. CIVIL ACTION -LAW
NO.OS-0091 CIVIL
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
Defendant
ORDER
AND NOW, this'tj' ` day of September, 2012, the above-captioned case is
assigned to the Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr., Senior Judge.
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V. :2005-91 CIVIL TERM
JILLIAN GUTSHALL :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
(NOW WITHER)
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~~ day of _~ , 2012, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliatio eport, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
The prior Order of Court dated April 4, 2007 is hereby vacated.
2. The Father, Kevin Gutshall, and the Mother, Jillian Gutshall, now Witmer,
shall have shared legal custody of Jacob Eugene Gutshall, born November 8, 2001. Each
pazent shall have an equal right, to be exercised jointly with the other parent, to make all
major non-emergency decisions affecting the Child's general well-being including, but
not limited to, all decisions regazding his health, education and religion. Pursuant to the
terms of 23 Pa.C.S. §5309, each pazent shall be entitled to all records and information
pertaining to the child including, but not limited to medical, dental, religious or school
records, the residence address of the child and the other pazent. To the extent one pazent
has possession of any such records or information, that parent shall be required to share
the same, or copies thereof, with the other pazent within such reasonable time as to make
the records and information of reasonable use to the other pazent. Both pazents shall be
entitled to full participation in all educational and medical/treatment planning meetings
and evaluations with regard to the minor child. Each parent shall be entitled to full and
complete information from any physician, dentist, teacher or authority and copies of any
reports given to them as pazents including, but not limited to: medical records, birth
certificates, school or educational attendance records or report cazds. Additionally, each
parent shall be entitled to receive copies of any notices which come from school with
regard to school pictures, extracurriculaz activities, children's parties, musical
presentations, back-to-school nights, and the like. All decisions affecting the child's
growth and development including, but not limited to, choice of camp, if any; choice of
child care provider; medical and dental treatment; psychotherapy or like treatment;
decisions relating to actual or potential litigation involving the child directly or as a
beneficiary, other than custody litigation; education, both secular and religious; scholastic
athletic pursuits and other extracurricular activities; shall be considered major decisions
and shall be made by the parents jointly, after discussion and consultation with each other
and with a view towazd obtaining and following a harmonious policy in the child's best
interest.
Mother shall contact the child's school and request psychological testing for the
child as soon as possible.
3. During the school yeaz, Mother shall have primary physical custody of the
child.
4. During the school yeaz, Father shall have partial physical custody every
weekend of the month, except the second weekend, which shall be Mother's. The
weekends are defined as Friday at 3:30 p.m. to Sunday at 5:00 p.m.
5. During the summer, the parties shall share physical custody of the child
with each having five weeks per summer, not more than two weeks consecutive. The
parties shall decide which weeks in the summer by May 1 of each year.
6. Custod E~ xchanges: Father shall pick up the child from school on Friday
and the parties shall meet at the Shoemaker gas station in Dillsburg on Sundays. At
exchanges, both parents shall establish a no-conflict zone for their child and refrain from
making derogatory comments about the other parent in the presence or earshot of the
child and, to the extent possible, shall prevent third parties from making such comments
in the presence or earshot of the child.
7. The holiday schedule, which shall take precedence over the regular
schedule, shall be as follows:
A. The parties shall alternate Easter and Thanksgiving on a yearly basis
such that in odd years, Father shall have custody from 9:00 a.m. to
6:00 p.m. and Mother shall have custody in all even yeazs.
B. Christmas shall be divided into two segments A and B. Segment A
shall run from Noon on December 24th until Noon on Christmas Day.
Segment B shall run from Noon on Christmas Day until Noon on
December 26. Father shall have segment A in all odd yeazs and
Segment B in all even yeazs. Mother shall have segment B in all odd
years and segment A in all even years.
8. Mother shall have custody of the child on Mother's Day and Father shall
have custody of the child on Father's Day.
9. The parties shall notify the other immediately of medical emergencies that
arise while the child is in that parent's care.
10. Neither party shall do or say anything or permit a third party to do or say
anything which may estrange the Child from the other parent, injure the opinion of the
Child as to the other parent, or hamper the free and natural development of the Child's
love and respect for the other parent.
11. For a period of twelve hours before and continuing through any period of
custody with the minor child, the parties shall consume no alcoholic beverages nor
possess or use non-prescribed controlled substances whatsoever. The parties shall
likewise ensure, to the extent possible, that the other household members and/or house
guests comply with this prohibition.
12. The child shall not be exposed to second-hand smoke in vehicles or indoor
confined spaces.
13. The parties shall alternate claiming the child as a dependent for income tax
purposes with Mother claiming the child in all even years, and Father claiming the child
in all odd years.
14. The parties shall have reasonable telephone contact with the child but not
more than one time per day.
15. The Cumberland County Court of Common Pleas shall retain jurisdiction
of this matter.
16. Custody matters shall not be discussed with the child.
17. RELOCATION: No party shall be permitted to relocate the residence of
the child which significantly impairs the ability to exercise custody unless every
individual who has custodial rights to the child consents to the proposed relocation or the
court approves the proposed relocation. A person proposing to relocate MUST comply
with 23 Pa. C. S. § 5337.
18. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The
parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another Conciliation conference is
scheduled for November 6, 2012 at 9:30 a.m.
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JILLIAN GUTSHALL :CIVIL ACTION -LAW
(NOW WITHER)
Defendant : IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jacob Eugene Gutshall November 8, 2001 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on April 3, 2007, with
the following individuals in attendance: the Father, Kevin Gutshall, with his counsel,
John Glace, Esquire and the Mother, Jillian Gutshall, now Witmer, with her counsel,
Sean Potter, Esquire.
3. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. previously entered an Order of Court
dated Apri14, 2007 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having primary physical
custody and Father having three weekends per month.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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Plaintiff :CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
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JILLIAN GUTSHALL
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Defendant : IN CUSTODY
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this ~_ day of W avc ~,~ ~) , 2012, upon
consideration of the attached Custody Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Order of Court dated September 7, 2012 shall remain in full
force and effect with the following additions.
2. The parties shall cooperate with therapeutic family counseling which shall
be scheduled as soon as possible. The parties shall sign all necessary consents.
3. No physical discipline will be used toward the child.
4. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The
parties may modify the provisions of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent, the terms of this Order shall control. Another Conciliation Conference is
scheduled for February 5, 2013 at 8:30 a.m.
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2005-91 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler, Jr., J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8, the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRTH CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jacob Eugene Gutshall November 8, 2001 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on November 6, 2012,
with the following individuals in attendance: the Father, Kevin Gutshall, with his
counsel, John Glace, Esquire and the Mother, Jillian Gutshall, now Witmer, with her
counsel, Sean Potter, Esquire.
3. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr. previously entered an Order of Court
dated September 7, 2012 providing for shared legal custody, Mother having primary
physical custody during the school year and Father having three weekends per month.
The parties share physical custody in the summer.
4. The parties agreed to an Order in the form as attached.
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CUMBERLAND COUNTY
PENNSYLVA- 1A
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS,
KEVIN GUTSHALL, CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
Plaintiff, PENNSYLVANIA
No. 2005-91
V.
JILLIAN GUTSHALL, .
(now WITMER), Defendant CIVIL ACTION- CUSTODY
To the Judges of Said Court:
Motion for Special Relief
AND NOW, this l day of MAY, 2013 comes KEP7N GUTSHALL, Plaintiff
above named, by and through his attorney,John M. Glace,Esquire, and,pursuant to Pa
R.C.P. 1915.13, respectfully moves this Honorable Court to grant her Special Relief as
herein requested and, in support thereof, avers the following:
I. Plaintiff KEVIN GUTSHALL is an adult individual who resides 4228 Carlisle
Road , Gardners, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania 17324.
2. Defendant JILLIAN then GUTSHALL now WITMER is an adult individual,
ex-wife of Plaintiff and currently married to Jared Witmer with whom she resides at 741
Lewisberry Road,Lewisberry,York County,Pennsylvania. 17339.
3. The parties are the natural parents of mother of Jacob E. Gutshall( November
8, 2001) . There is an extant Custody Order as docketed above wherein inter°aka there is
shared legal custody and primary custody during school year with Defendant. The most
recent Court Order and Conciliation Report are attached hereto in the aggregate as Exhibit
"A" and made part thereof.
4. Defendant resides with minor child, her husband, and three younger children
including an infant.
5. On May 11, 2013 Defendant called Fairview Township Police and complained
that the eleven year old minor child was assaultive. No action was taken nor was Plaintiff
directly contacted. Plaintiff learned of this several days later and contacted the responding
officer who found the eleven year old minor child locked outside of the residence.
6. The responding officer termed the living conditions "deplorable" as to
cleanliness and clutter.
7. The eleven year old minor child has been exposed to a continuing pattern of
threats to place him into juvenile placement by Defendant and her husband.
8. The eleven year old minor child has reported to Plaintiff that he has been
physically assaulted on several occasions by Defendant's husband.
9. Defendant has ostensibly for punishment refused to allow to attend youth
baseball teams. Additionally it is believed that Defendant does not want the minor child to
attend such games because Plaintiff and his family members attend,
10. Minor child by Defendant's account is being sent to a counselor. Defendant
contends that Plaintiff has not signed his consent and so he will not be included. Plaintiff
never received any consent as described in the attached Conciliator report. Further Plaintiff
has seen no actual proof that their has been a counselor appointment; especially in light of
his non-participation vis-a-vis the shared legal custody.
10 It is not in the best interests of the minor child to be in the primary custody of
the Defendant until such time as Defendant/mother can provide a safe residence and an
integrated and nurturing environment without violence and threat of violence.
11. Minor child reports a continuing pattern of verbal abuse, threats and demeaning
comments by Defendant and her husband. His demeanor around Defendant and her
husband is substantially different than when separated. He presents as a depressed and
withdrawn individual when in Defendant's presence.
WHEREFORE, above Plaintiff KEVIN GUTSIIALL respectfully moves this
Honorable Court to grant here the following Special Relief:
1. That Plaintiff be granted primary physical custody ;and
2. That a full custody assessment be prepared for presentation to the court;and
3. That minor attend counseling as needed and released only upon the
recommendation of an independent professional; and
4. That this Honorable Court may impose any other relief deemed reasonable and
necessary.
Respectfully Submitted,
The Law Office of John M. Glace
JohnN. ace, Esquire
Supre ourt ID: 23933
1 Eas .Main Street
Shiremanstown, PA 17011
(717) 238-5515
Attorney for Plaintiff
Exhibit "A "
KEVIN GUTSHALL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: 2005-91 CIVIL ACTION LAW
JILLIAN GUTSHALL ,
(NOW WITMER) ,
Defendant : IN CUSTODY`
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this j ` `, day of T- 2013 upon
consideration of the attached Custody.Conciliation Report, it is ordered and directed as
follows:
1. The prior Orders of Court dated September 7, 2012 and November 9, 2012
shall remain in full.force and effect.
2. This Order is entered pursuant to a Custody Conciliation Conference. The
parties may modify the provisions.of this Order by mutual consent. In the absence of
mutual consent,the terms of this Order shall control.
BY THE COURT,
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cc: John Glace, Esquire, Counsel for Father
Sean Potter, Esquire, Counsel for Mother
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KEVIN GUTSHALL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY,PENNSYLVANIA
V.
: 2005-91 CIVIL ACTION -LAW
JILLIAN GUTSHALL
(NOWWITMER)
Defendant IN CUSTODY
PRIOR JUDGE: J. Wesley Oler,-Jr.,J.
CUSTODY CONCILIATION SUMMARY REPORT
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CUMBERLAND COUNTY RULE OF CIVIL
PROCEDURE 1915.3-8,the undersigned Custody Conciliator submits the following
report:
1. The pertinent information concerning the Child who is the subject of this
litigation,is as follows:
NAME DATE OF BIRT14 CURRENTLY IN CUSTODY OF
Jacob Eugene Gutshall November 8,2001 Mother
2. A Conciliation Conference was held in this matter on February 5,2013,
with the following individuals in attendance: the Mother,Jillian Gutshall, now Witmer,
with her counsel, Sean Potter, Esquire. The Father, Kevin Gutshall, and his counsel,John
Glace, Esquire did not attend.
3. The Honorable J. Wesley Oler, Jr.previously entered Orders of Court
dated September 7, 2012 and November 9,2012 providing for shared legal custody,
Mother having primary physical custody during the school year and Father having three
weekends per month with the parties sharing physical custody in the summer. The
parties were to participate in therapeutic family counseling and sign all necessary
consents. Mother reported that Father has not signed the necessary consents
4. Mother requested an Order in the form as attached.
Date Aacq4eline M. Verney,Esquire
Custody Conciliator
VERMCATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Emergency Complaint n
Custody are true and correct to the best of my understanding and belief I understand that
false statements herein are made subject to the penalties provided by 18 Pa. CSA, Section
4904, relating to unsworn falsification to authorities.
Date:
155-
/� n J. Gutshall
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that this I55day of May,2013 I have served a true an
correct copy of the foregoing Motion for Special Relief by first class mail, postage pre-
paid, upon:
Sean Potter, Esquire
15 East Main Street
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Counsel for Defendant
The Law Office of John M. Glace
Ie, squire ID: 23933 Street wn, PA 17011
(717) 238-5515
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IN THE COURT of COMMON PLEAS,
CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
KEVIN GUTSHALL, PENNSYLVANIA
Plaintiff
V. No. 2005-91
JILLIAN GUTSHALL,
(now WITMER),Defendant
CIVIL ACTION- CUSTODY
ORDER of COURT
AND NOW, this day of May, 2013,upon due consideration of the
attached Motion for Special Relief, it is hereby ORDERED and DECREED that,
pursuant to Pa R.C.P. 1915.13 a hearing be scheduled in Courtroom d%— of the
Cumberland Count
57 Courthouse, 1 Courthouse Square, Carlisle,Pennsylvania on the
t� day of jt 1&�, 2013;, at 4: C) ,�I�1.
If the Defendant or Respondent should fail to appear at this Hearting, the Hearing
may proceed in accordance with Pa.R.C.P. 1915.4(b).
BY THE COURT:
By: `
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D' tribution:
lo in M. Glace, Esquire 1 East Main Street, Shiremanstown,PA 17011 �-
ean Potter, Esquire, 15 East Main Street, New Bloomfield,PA 17068
Court Administrator, Civil ' '
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Sean Potter, Esquire i:
Law Office of Sean Potter, PC 2'0 j? # _5 PH 3: 14
15 East Main St.
P.O. Box 121 CUMBERLAND COUNTY
New Bloomfield, PA 17068 PENNSYLVANIA Attorney for Defendant
717.582.0400 Jillian Witmer
KEVIN GUTSHALL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY,
PENNSYLVANIA
vs. :
CIVIL ACTION IN LAW/CUSTODY
JILLIAN GUTSHALL
(now WITMER),
Defendant No. 2005-91
ANSWER TO MOTION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF AND NEW MATTER
AND NOW, comes Defendant, Jillian Witmer, through her Attorney, Sean A.
Potter, and files this answer to Plaintiff's Motion for Special Relief and New Matter
and states as follows:
1. Admitted.
2. Admitted.
3. Admitted.
4. Admitted. As the infant's biological parents are Defendant ("Mother") and her
husband, the infant is the half-sibling of Child.
5. Admitted in part and denied in part. Mother admits calling police because of
Child's behavior. Mother admits the police took no action. Mother admits she
did not immediately inform Father of the occurrence. Mother denies Child
was locked out of the residence. Mother and child were both outside the
residence; Mother on the porch and Child in the driveway.
6. Mother does not know what the officer may have told Father. Mother is
unaware of the basis of any opinion by the officer because neither of the
responding officers entered the residence. Mother and the officers had a
conversation on the back porch.
7. Denied. Neither Mother nor her husband have threatened Child with
placement in a juvenile facility. Over a year ago, a crisis worker at Holy
Spirit Hospital recommended Child be admitted to a mental health facility.
8. Denied. Mother's husband did come to her aid before the police arrived. In
April of 2012, Child falsely accused Mother's husband of assaulting him.
9. Admitted in part and denied in part. Mother did forbid Child's attendance at
2 baseball games as a punishment of last resort and for no other reason.
10.Admitted in part and denied in part. Child is in counseling with the
knowledge and permission of Father. Indeed, this Court ordered the parties
to cooperate in such counseling in its Order of Court dated November 9, 2012.
(A copy of this Order of Court is attached to and made a part of this filing as Exhibit
'W'). Furthermore, with the exception of the April 24, 2013 appointment,
Mother has always emailed Father the dates and times of the counseling
appointments. Father has chosen not to attend any of the appointments.
11.(2nd paragraph 10 of Father's Petition.) Denied. Mother provides Child a safe,
nurturing home environment and does not use or condone the use of violence
or threats of violence against Child.
12.(Paragraph 12 of Father's Petition.) Mother does not know what Child may
have told Father. The remainder of the allegations are opinions and do not
require a response. To the extent an answer is necessary; Mother does not
know what Child's demeanor is when he is with Father, separated from her
presence. Mother questions how Father could observe Child's demeanor when
Child is in the custody of Mother and separate from Father.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Jillian Witmer, respectfully requests this Honorable
Court deny Plaintiffs requests for relief contained within the Motion for Special Relief,
order Father to sign the consent forms necessary for Child to obtain counseling or mental
health treatment, and further order Father to participate in future therapeutic counseling
sessions.
NEW MATTER
13. Paragraphs 1 through 12 are incorporated as if realleged.
14.Father has willfully disobeyed the November 9, 2012 Order of Court in that he has
not cooperated in therapeutic family counseling and has, instead, chosen not to
attend counseling sessions.
15. Father has willfully disobeyed the Order of Court by failing to sign consents
necessary for Child to participate in additional counseling or to undergo
psychological or psychiatric evaluations.
WHEREFORE, Defendant Jillian Witmer, respectfully requests this Honorable Court
deny Plaintiffs requests for relief contained within the Motion for Special Relief, order
Father to sign the consent forms necessary for Child to obtain counseling or mental health
treatment, and further order Father to participate in future therapeutic counseling
sessions.
Respectfully submitted,
Sean Potter
Supreme Court ID No. 92102
20 S. Carlisle Street
P.O. Box 121
New Bloomfield, PA 17068
Phone: 717.582.0400
Fax: 717.582.0401
Attorney for Petitioner
VERIFICATION
I verify that the statements made in the foregoing Answer to Motion for
Special Relief and New Matter are true and correct to the best of my knowledge
information and belief. This verification is signed by Sean A. Potter, Esquire,
Attorney for Defendant and is based upon the statements provided by Defendant, as
well as documents reviewed by the undersigned as attorney for Defendant. This
verification will be substituted and ratified by a verification signed by Defendant. I
understand that false statements herein are made subject to penalties of 18 Pa.C.S
§ 4904, relating to unsworn falsifications to authorities.
Dated: s .3 2-0
Sean A. Potter, Esquire
KEVIN GUTSHALL, IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
V.
JILLIAN GUTSHALL WITMER, NO. 2005 —0091 CIVIL TERM
Defendant
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW,this day of JUNE, 2013,upon relation of Plaintiff's counsel,
John M. Glace, Esquire, that he has a conflict with respect to the hearing on Plaintiff's
Motion for Special Relief scheduled for this date, and that Defendant's counsel, Sean
Potter, Esquire,has been notified of the conflict and has no objection to a continuance of
the hearing,the hearing in this matter is rescheduled for TUESDAY,JUNE 25,2013, at
9:30 a.m. in Courtroom# 3.
By the Court,
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/Wesley O , Jr., S. .
� John M. Glace, Esquire
1 East Main Street
Shiremanstown, Pa. 17011
Sean Potter, Esquire c
15 East Main Street rn�
New Bloomfield, Pa. 17068 zM '
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KEVIN GUTSHALL, : IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF
Plaintiff : CUMBERLAND COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
VS : NO. 2005-91
JILLIAN GUTSHALL, : CIVIL ACTION - CUSTODY
(now WITMER) Defendant :
IN RE: MOTION FOR SPECIAL RELIEF
ORDER OF COURT
AND NOW, this 25th day of June, 2013, upon
consideration of Plaintiff ' s Motion for Special Relief and
following a hearing, the record is declared closed and the matter
is taken under advisement .
Counsel are requested to contact the Court within one
week of today' s date to advise as to whether the parties are able
to finance a psychiatric evaluation of the child at issue in the
immediate future and, in the alternative, how quickly an insured
psychiatric evaluation can be arranged.
By the Court,
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J. le ey Oi!er, r. , J.
" John M. Glace, Esquire
Fo; the Plaintiff
Sean Potter, Esquire
For the Defendant
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